The person at the center of this case
Matthew Thomas Pope
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Matthew Thomas Pope
Justice for Matthew Thomas Pope — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances that caused the Pacesetter to sink in January 1996?
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person
Lead #2What was the fate of the seven crew members aboard the vessel, and were any bodies recovered?
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location
Lead #3Why was the vessel operating 60 miles southeast of St. George Island during winter conditions?
Matthew Thomas Pope, a 33-year-old fisherman, went missing on January 27, 1996, when the fishing vessel Pacesetter sank approximately 60 miles southeast of St. George Island in Alaska. Seven crew members were aboard the vessel when it sank, including Pope and six others. The Alaska State Troopers continue to investigate the circumstances of the sinking and the fate of all crew members.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67277. Missing person: Matthew Thomas Pope.
Last known contact: 1996-01-27 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Matthew was aboard the fishing vessel "Pacesetter" which sank 60 miles southeast of St.
George Island. Also missing is Stanley Eftestad MP67159, Michael Ericson MP67022, Bryon Koesterman MP66818, Stephen Mack MP66970, Elias Pena MP66770, and Richard Anderson MP66995.
Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: Gold wedding ring. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 960006280 | 1996-01-28.
Timeline of Events
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1996-01-27
Vessel Sinks
The fishing vessel Pacesetter sank approximately 60 miles southeast of St. George Island with seven crew members aboard, including Matthew Thomas Pope.
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1996-01-28
Investigation Begins
Alaska State Troopers initiated investigation into the sinking of the Pacesetter and the missing crew members.
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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